Awuese A. Atedze
Asokoro
Summary
Dynamic public affairs professional with proven media relations and press release writing skills. Adept at stakeholder engagement and event coordination, driving impactful communication strategies to enhance organizational visibility. Results-oriented communication strategist with over 13 years of experience in media relations, public speaking, and branding alignment. Proven ability to coordinate successful public events and develop comprehensive communication strategies that elevate community engagement and organizational visibility. Accomplished public affairs professional skilled in stakeholder engagement and event coordination. Expertise in crafting compelling press releases and managing social media platforms to promote organizational initiatives effectively. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retrd, H/Zonal Public Affairs Office, Abuja Zone.
Industrial Training Fund
Jos , Nigeria
11.2011 - 07.2025
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with media representatives.
- Crafted press releases and media advisories for various campaigns.
- Coordinated public events to enhance community engagement and visibility.
- Managed social media platforms to promote organizational initiatives.
- Collaborated with internal teams to align messaging and branding efforts.
- Organized training sessions for staff on effective communication practices.
- Developed short- and long-term public relations strategies to improve organization's visibility.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the organization.
- Gave presentations and spoke publicly at interviews, conferences and company events.
- Organized press conferences, interviews and other events for clients.
- Developed good working relationships with media and liaised with press on potential news stories.
- Drafted speeches for clients to deliver at industry events and conferences.
Education
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Media Arts
University of Abuja
Gwagwalada, Nigeria10-2024
Master of Science - Msc Mass Communication
Benue State University
Makurdi, Benue State03-2009
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in Mass Communication
Benue StatebUniversity
Makurdi, Benue State11-2002
Some College (No Degree) - NCE in Education
University of Jos, Affiliated
Katsina-Ala, Benue StateSkills
- Media relations
- Public speaking
- Press release writing
- Social media management
- Event coordination
- Branding alignment
- Training development
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
Community and national service-oriented person.
Founder, Munkwav Foundation, a. Self help women trust.
Faith-based service advocacy.
Writer of books and songs.
Farmer, Sports Enthusiast, enjoy travelling, enjoy decorating my space, with particular interest in the girl child development.
Accomplishments
- Accomplishments
Certifications
Languages
Award in Philanthropy from my alma mater.
Award in public speaking.
Participated in the ministerial committee for the Redevelopment of 23 Industrial Clusters(Parks) in Nigeria - Books - Thevmedia, a tool for political integration in Benue State: An assessment
- The use of public relations strategy in the management of sessile Airline in the aftermath of the plane crash
- The Abuja Communicator journal : Paper on, Social media regulation and freedom of speech in Nigeria (2015-2019)
Certification
- • Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
• Certificate in Computer Applications
• Speech making and Report writing
• Seminar on leadership Capacity for female officials from developing Con tries by Chinese women university I'm Beijing, 11/10 to 31st/10, 2023
Timeline
Retrd, H/Zonal Public Affairs Office, Abuja Zone.
Industrial Training Fund
11.2011 - 07.2025
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Media Arts
University of Abuja
Master of Science - Msc Mass Communication
Benue State University
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in Mass Communication
Benue StatebUniversity
Some College (No Degree) - NCE in Education
University of Jos, Affiliated